the artwork of helmut smits
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the artwork of helmut smits


‘photo tip’ 2004

helmut smits is a dutch artist based in rotterdam who produces sculptures and public installations while also
designing products and furniture. he also released a new book through art publisher ‘onomatopee’ which contains
example of his artwork and sketches of concepts. ‘this publication aims to trigger the autonomous thinking of
designers and the applied thinking of artists, while it would do both for a general audience.’

http://helmutsmits.nl


‘photo tip’ 2004


‘child seat’ 2003 & ‘high-tea with ash tray’ 2006


‘football stadium’ 2002


sample pages from ‘123 ideas’ by helmut smits, 2008


‘clear blue sky’ 2007


‘no title’ 2005 & ‘drum kit’ 2003
nate db
06.16.08  
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the gradient of the clear blue sky is in reverse...
benji   06.17.08
such great art installation and love it!!!
yeoh   06.19.08

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